The 20th BPAA All-Star Tournament took center stage at the National Orange Show Exhibit Hall in San Bernardino, California, from January 12-21, 1961. The event witnessed the crowning of Bill Tucker fr ...

Bowling is an accessible and fun activity for everyone — even royalty. While visiting Norway, Queen Farah Pahlavi of Iran tried the sport for the first time at an Oslo hotel. Her husband, the Shah of ...

For some folks, quitting time at work is followed with playing time at the lanes. AMF took advantage of coworker comradery with a guide on company bowling leagues. A group of workers could form a squa ...

Bowling tournaments and seasons were usually large affairs with entire cities taking part in the festivities. Seen here is the kickoff of the 10th Annual Bowlers’ Day Parade, kicking off the 1961-62 N ...

Between prize money, trophies, endorsement deals, rings, watches and pens, champion bowlers collected countless winnings!

At their 1961 championship tournament in Bakersfield, California, the Women’s International Bowling Congress gifted commemorative necklaces to women who rolled a 200 or higher.

The Eternal City has bowling fever! Italy’s first commercial, American-style tenpin bowling center opened in the nation’s capital Rome in April 1961, complete with automatic pinsetters. American equip ...

Helen McMahon, a valued member of AMF’s Staff of Champions, graciously accepted the prestigious First Annual BPAA All-Star Award of Merit on behalf of her husband, Junie McMahon, who, due to illness, ...

Steve Nagy bowled his 38th perfect game on the second night of the San Jose Open in 1961. The veteran bowler saw a great deal of success in his career, claiming five championship titles during the 195 ...

Phyllis Notaro of Brant, New York, showcased a brilliant performance at the 1961 BPAA All-Star Tournament held at the National Orange Show Exhibit Hall in San Bernardino, California. In a field of 96 ...